Contentnea Creek at Snow Hill
Greene County, North Carolina
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 31 ft
Devastating flooding in the Snow Hill area with numerous structures and homes inundated by several feet of water. Travel in the vicinity of the creek is impossible with countless roads flooded.
- 25 ft
Water inundates several structures along Mill Street in Snow Hill, with both US 258 and 3rd Street impassable. On the north side of the creek travel is very difficult with several roads inundated including Beaman Old Creek Road and Four Way Road. Numerous structures are surrounded by water in this area, with a few likely inundated.
- 23 ft
Water inundates a portion of US 258 near the intersection with Mill Street, and Mill Street is flooded by several feet of water along most of its length. Water covers a portion of the Snow Hill Wastewater Treatment plant. Portions of Four Way Road are covered by floodwaters between Snow Hill and Hookerton.
- 20.5 ft
Water covers portions of Mill Street and 1st Street behind the County Courthouse. Water also likely inundates a portion of Mill Street between US 258 and 3rd Street. Numerous acres of farmland are flooded on the north side of the creek.
- 19 ft
Water inundates the end of Mill Street adjacent to the Snow Hill Wildlife and Boat Launch. Water covers most of the parking lot area for the boat ramp as well.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 1999 | 33.58 ft | — |
| Sep 19, 2018 | 23.52 ft | — |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 21.02 ft | — |
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